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Culinary Specialist - Baraboo, WI

Baraboo, WI · On-site

$33K - $44K/yr

This position may also be responsible for supervising kitchen assistant(s) or culinary interns. Specialists will prioritize time, targets, and team selling efforts based on market insights and data ...

Train, coach, and develop culinary associates, interns, and international workforce members using a hands-on leadership approach. * Reinforce the importance of consistency, quality, and presentation ...

Jr. Sous Chef Banquets, Blackwolf Run

Kohler, WI · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Train, coach, and develop culinary associates, interns, and international workforce members using a hands-on leadership approach. * Reinforce the importance of consistency, quality, and presentation ...

Train, coach, and develop culinary associates, interns, and international workforce members using a hands-on leadership approach. * Reinforce the importance of consistency, quality, and presentation ...

... culinary students and internship programs. Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award ...

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... culinary students and internship programs. Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award ...

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... culinary students and internship programs. Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award ...

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... culinary students and internship programs. Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award ...

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Milwaukee, WI Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or ... Sales Internship. Preferred Qualifications * Bi-Lingual * Restaurant Management, Foodservice ...

Production Associate

Oconto Falls, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... culinary studies. You must also have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in food production work or physical labor. Internships, volunteer work and side ...

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How much do culinary internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary internship in Wisconsin is $17.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.57 and $19.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a culinary internship?

A Culinary Internship is a hands-on learning experience that allows aspiring chefs to gain practical kitchen skills in a professional setting. Interns work under the supervision of experienced chefs, assisting with food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations. This opportunity helps develop culinary expertise, improve time management, and understand restaurant workflows. Internships can take place in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies and often serve as a stepping stone to a full-time culinary career.

What do I do during a culinary internship?

As a Culinary Intern, you can expect to assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, assembling dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You may also learn from experienced chefs by observing and gradually participating in cooking processes, plating, and inventory management. Interns often rotate through different stations to gain exposure to various aspects of kitchen operations. This hands-on experience is designed to help you develop technical skills while supporting the team and understanding the workflow of a professional kitchen.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a culinary internship?

To thrive as a Culinary Intern, you need a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, and a genuine passion for cooking, often supported by culinary coursework or equivalent experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and recipe management systems is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are soft skills that distinguish top candidates. These abilities help interns adapt quickly, support the kitchen staff, and gain the most from hands-on training in a fast-paced culinary environment.

What does a culinary internship do?

A culinary internship provides hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, allowing interns to learn cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations. Interns often assist chefs, gain skills in food safety, and may earn certifications such as ServSafe during the program.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Internship job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Internship, 73% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,331 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Culinary Specialist - Baraboo, WI

Sysco Corporation

Baraboo, WI • On-site

$33K - $44K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Sysco rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 322 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 365 rated logistics


Job description

Company:
US0018 Sysco Baraboo, LLC
Sales Territory:
US-WI-Baraboo
Zip Code:
53913
Travel Percentage:
0
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a professional sales position responsible for growing new business with the expectation of achieving assigned business goals while enhancing the customer experience. This will be accomplished through maintaining industry and category specific certification status and direct selling of categories to customers through internal and external business reviews. The culinary specialist is a key role in the team based selling model and as such will be an ambassador for Sysco brand, innovation and Category Management (CatMan) products and will leverage all opportunities to close the sale with customers. This individual will represent Sysco at culinary events and in appropriate organizations in the industry. This position may also be responsible for supervising kitchen assistant(s) or culinary interns. Specialists will prioritize time, targets, and team selling efforts based on market insights and data analytics.
As noted in Sysco's Leadership Framework; On-target performance includes exhibiting the following framework components; Core Qualities, Shaping the Future, and Delivering Business Results.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and execute targeted culinary strategies to achieve individual and region annual business goals, delivering profitable sales growth and penetration across categories, specialty segments, and Sysco brand
  • Coordinate with Director of Business Resources, leveraging data to identify top opportunities for business reviews
  • Collaborate with sales team partners to clearly identify customer challenges, needs, or opportunities and deliver creative and productive solutions to help grow customer business and drive case growth
  • Track activities and results, collaborate on opportunities, and champion the team selling process through use of Salesforce (Sysco's CRM tool)
  • Leverage sampling in a solutions-oriented manner to close sales
  • Be informed of market conditions and trends, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided
  • Facilitate internal/external food shows, catering and event planning activities
  • Coordinate kitchen logistics in support of internal/external culinary events
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, chefs and sales teams through cooperative participation in local events, culinary competitions, culinary schools and other relevant opportunities
  • Advise sales team on product specifications. Serve as an expert on Cutting Edge Solutions/innovation items, Sysco Brand and CatMan products
  • Assist with employee training by working with sales to facilitate training sessions and complete demonstrations
  • Manage all operations of the test kitchen/culinary center including sanitation, product rotation, laundry service and the organization and upkeep of equipment, displays and the general appearance of the culinary facility.
  • Manage test kitchen food and supply costs within budgetary parameters
  • Comply with all local and state food safety and health code regulations
  • Accompany and respond to regulatory agency kitchen/culinary center inspections
  • Provide work direction to additional culinary staff, third party vendors, sanitation staff as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
  • Minimum: High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years executive chef experience in the foodservice industry
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent culinary degree, 3+ years of foodservice sales experience

Knowledge & Skills:
  • Proficiency in culinary, restaurant operations, and food trends required
  • (Internal Certification & External Certification may be required)
  • Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to properly plan and execute business plans
  • Track record of success in the area of consultative selling and networking
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of key stakeholders
  • Experience building trust with prospective customers and securing new business
  • Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to structure a weekly schedule to be successful
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver against deadlines and produce high-quality results (accuracy, thoroughness in the deliverables they are producing)
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
  • Strong business and restaurant operations acumen to manage sophisticated customers
  • Flexible; readily accepts change; open to new ideas
  • Proficiency in basic level math
  • Ability to learn the use of proprietary CRM tools for planning and forecasting sales growth
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Understanding of marketing principles, product lines, ordering procedures and Sysco's credit terms

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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